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Katie Harding is the publisher of MomFavorites.com, is founder of South Charlotte Playgroup and is a social media consultant and freelance writer. She's the proud mom of two young boys.
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  • Local resources for early literacy

    Katie takes on the daunting task of teaching her child to read with the help of an expert from Ballantyne Reading Academy.

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    May. 01, 2013 | Permalink

  • Beach bound!

    Katie offers ideas for beach vacations for any occasion- from the romantic getaway to the family-fun week.

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    Apr. 14, 2013 | Permalink

  • Me Time

    We all crave it, but "me time" can be elusive to moms. Katie shares the best spots to hit when you do get to steal a few moments to yourself.

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    Apr. 03, 2013 | Permalink

  • I'm getting schooled

    Figuring out where to send your future kindergartener to school can be tough, emotionally and logistically. Katie offers insight on both.

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    Feb. 17, 2013 | Permalink

  • Frugal in the Queen City

    Hear about Denise Davis' new site that shares tips on keeping the family on a budget in Charlotte.

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    Jan. 31, 2013 | Permalink

  • Wine-ing for a getaway? Take a break close to home.

    Have you considered a Winston Salem Weekend Getaway? One of the best trips my husband and I ever took, was a week-long excursion to Napa and Sonoma Valley. We had an absolute blast sipping (and occasionally gulping) wines, taking in the scenery, and exploring the culinary scene. We’ve had conversations about trying to get back, but details like money, our children, and taking the time off keep coming up. I’m sure you can relate. What if it was possible to have a similar experi...

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    Dec. 27, 2012 | Permalink | Katie Harding

  • Winter break ideas

    Is the thought of having your kids at home for the duration of winter break giving you heart palpitations? Me too. So, I’m lining up a list of activities, including some fun day trips to get us all out of the house and doing things we don’t ordinarily have the time for. I asked some local moms of the South Charlotte Playgroup about their favorite local getaways for families and here are a few places they suggested, along with pointers to make sure you have a great time! Lazy...

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    Dec. 17, 2012 | Permalink | Katie Harding

  • Make your child's world safer in one click

    Whenever I purchase a baby or children’s product I’m always amazed by the literature that comes with it. A stinkin’ teething toy has a five page pamphlet on how to operate the darn thing. Heads up moms: Step 1: Give it to your kid Step 2: Wash it occasionally But, clearly it’s not that simple. Why? Because everything has a hazard associated with it when it comes to handing it to your child: BPA, lead paint, strangulation, suffocation, choking hazard, etc. Really, ...

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    Dec. 10, 2012 | Permalink | Katie Harding

  • Top 10 reasons to join a playgroup

    Whether you are new to a city, have a new baby, or are transitioning from work to the stay-at-home mom gig, you need mom-friends and your babies and children need to socialize. The easiest way to do this? Join a playgroup! Not convinced? Here are my top ten reasons why I think every mom should be in a playgroup: 1. Sanity check – Moms will tell you when you’re crazy and when you’re exactly on point. Husbands/dads, grandparents, in-laws, and neighbors all have ulterior moti...

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    Dec. 03, 2012 | Permalink

  • Hello? Where was my village?

    We were set up to have a great day… happy children, a playdate with friends, trains and pizza. Should have been fabulous. Was almost fabulous… The plan was to meet my friend and her two children at the Imaginon Library. My boys LOVE trains, so what better than to ride the Lynx train into downtown and avoid having to pay for parking? We left our car at the Scaleybark Station and promptly boarded the train. Only four bucks round trip since kids under five are free. Cool, huh? ...

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    Nov. 26, 2012 | Permalink | Katie Harding
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